Leméac café bistrot in Outremont is an elegant-looking restaurant serving fine French and bistro cuisine. Some items on the menu include: smoked salmon platter, asparagus and wild mushroom risotto, grilled bavette (skirt) steak and frites, canard confit (duck preserved in its own fat), etc...
Leméac café bistrot also boasts a nice terrace along Durocher street. On the week-ends, brunch is served at Leméac.
Leméac is repeatedly praised as a Montreal staple for classic French brasserie dining, delivering consistent food, attentive service, and a chic yet welcoming atmosphere. Reviews highlight well executed, timeless dishes such as duck confit, beef tartare, escargots, moules, and the beloved pain perdu, with many noting that the menu remains reliably high quality and the wine list generous. The setting is described as bright and lively, with large windows and a vibe that blends upscale dining with a neighborhood bistro feel; it can be busy and loud at peak times, but reservations and patience pay off. Brunch and lunch are valued for solid options and decent value, though a few dishes or experiences surface occasional setbacks like over-salted components or slower pacing. Overall, Leméac is seen as a top-tier, dependable choice for special nights, dinners with friends, or celebratory gatherings, and many consider it one of the best in Montreal.
For a restaurant that is very famous in Montreal, the service should be better. There is a snobby attitude from staff, very unattractive when you come to sit at a nice expensive restaurant. The food is very good, but very overpriced. Not worth the price, but they won't lower it or care because they are popular. I recommend it, but I think there is better restaurants in Montreal in terms of service & quality/price.
Leméac had been on my list for ages, & I finally had the chance to experience it for myself. There's nothing like catching up with a friend over great food & a relaxing atmosphere. The service was friendly & attentive, although there was a mix-up with our order-we received two of the same dish instead of the two different dishes we requested- they ended up replacing the wrong dish. Despite this, the waitress was kind & friendly, & we never felt rushed, to finish or harry up, which was a nice bonus. As for the food, my friend opted for the Poached Eggs with Smoked Salmon & Spanish Caviar on Blinis, while I chose the Salmon Gravlax with Nordic Shrimp, Caraway Bread, & Cucumber Salad, along with a side of Fingerling Potatoes & Homemade Doughnuts. Everything was fresh & well prepared. While I personally preferred my friend's dish, that's just a matter of taste; there was nothing to fault in the food itself. The potatoes were crispy, & the doughnuts were delightfully fluffy. I believe I will be going back soon but this time to try the dinner menu.
Aug 19, 2024
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Nous avons détesté ce resto. Ayant une allergie alimentaire il n'y a rien sur le menu que le chef a accepté de modifier. J'ai finalement pris le croustillant de chèvre qui fut le pire plat jusqu'à ce jour. Une galette de chèvre sans goût panée avec une panure sans goût avec 3 noix de Grenoble au fond de l'assiette & dessus un tas de feuilles sans saveur pour 24$... omg j'aurais fait mieux moi-même à la maison. J'ai demandé un cocktail estival avec de petits fruits étant l'été & en pleine saison & on m'a répondu on n'a pas cela. Choix de boisson basic & sans goût. Ambiance musique classique rien de wow. On ne va jamais y retourner.
Cela faisait longtemps que j'entends parler de ce restaurant comme étant parmi les bonnes adresses de Montréal. Je l'ai donc essayé il y a environ 1 mois avec ma mère & une amie. Déception. Ma mère a pris l'onglet de boeuf: la viande est servi seul dans une assiette aucun effort de présentation (même pas du persil pour faire semblant, juste un morceau de viande cuit sur assiette blanche), une sauce au poivre dans un contenant à part: pas bonne, & dans un autre contenant une purée de pomme de terre: pas bonne non plus. Pour ma part j'ai pris le mac&cheese qui n'est pas mauvais mais ennuyant. Mon amie a pris le tartare de saumon qui était correct. En somme, loin d'être parmi mes restos à recommander. Je dirai même que le bâton rouge est d'un bien meilleur niveau culinaire surtout côté viande & purée. Le service était très bien. Mais je recherchai surtout une belle expérience culinaire, donc je n'y retournerai pas.
Had the salmon tartare with truffle oil & unfortunately, it lacked flavour/seasoning. Did not get ant truffle taste from it, despite people saying great things about the dish! It was also extremely hot indoors (no AC?), which made it hard to enjoy meals & drinks. It would be good to have a water bottle/pitcher placed on the table as waiters were very busy. The star of the show was the pain perdu. It was delicious.
Aug 1, 2024
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Do yourself a favour & sit on the terrace if you want to have a conversation. Food was ok: complimentary bread was hard, crab cakes were good, hangar steak frites was a small 4oz but edible.
J'étais surprise par cette place , pour commencer quand on rentre une odeur nauséabonde vous frappe directement au nez , même pas de parfum d'ambiance juste ça pue , un des bartender avait un verre qui a remplie au complet d'un jus à 2$ à Walmart dans un verre décoré & il a appeler ça un cocktail j'étais choquer , j'ai ps manger là-bas parce que je ne supporte pas les mauvaises odeur donc je peux rien dire sur la cuisine , faite vous votre propre avis , mais à 100% je ne retournerai pas à cette place , il y'a mieux ailleurs ne vait
Jul 26, 2024
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July 2024 - Well, in my last review, I said we would be back. We went back for our anniversary. The food was amazing as always. We each started with an appetizer. I had the Crab Cake, & my husband had the Foie Gras. The crab cake was served with a gribiche sauce & julienne cucumber salad. I wanted more. The Duck foie gras au torchon was served with a brioche bread & a feuit chutney. The fries Gras was absolutely amazing. It was so finely done that it melted in your mouth. The main dishes consisted of a Hanger Steak served with fries & a mustard mayo. The homemade Bloody Pudding was served with finely whipped celery root & a cider sauce. Wow. Believe it or not, we were so full, I guess because of the wine, we shared a Rum baba with chantilly cream & grapefruit ice cream. The service was on point, & all the servers were attentive, courteous, & friendly. This restaurant is not cheap. But the experience & food were well worth the price. Reservations are a must. We were there on a Tuesday & the restaurant, inside & out was full. Another must. 2016 - The food was excellent. We had the grilled octopus as an appetizer. I had the onglet of beef & fries. The steak was cooked to perfection. My husband had the blood sausage. He said it was the best he ever had. The decor is nice but it is a bit noisy. Reservations are required because it is a small restaurant. Will go back.
Thé filet mignon & fries is excellent. I did not love the jus on the side. The fennel salad with baby roquette & Parmesan, excellent. So simple yet so delicious. Our amazing server Andres recommended the mushroom & asparagus risotto, excellent. It was so wonderful that I kept eating long after I was full. Friendly, helpful & professional service. Reserve if you want to go, on a Tuesday evening it was busy.
Le brunch du Leméac est une expérience distinctive. Tout est parfait allant du magnifique décor aux délicieux plats servis par une équipe attentionnée & chevronnée. Merci pour les merveilleux moments année après année!
